SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 267
         WHEREAS, Representatives of the City of Plano, the Plano
  Chamber of Commerce, and the Plano Independent School District
  are visiting Austin on February 27 and 28, 2019, to take part in
  Plano Legislative Days at the State Capitol; and
 
         WHEREAS, Boasting a population of approximately 283,000,
  this self-styled City of Excellence has garnered multiple
  accolades in recent years for its prosperity and quality of life;
  in 2018, Plano was recognized as the best place to live in America
  by AreaVibes, the best city to buy a house by Niche, and the best
  city for jobs by Forbes, while maintaining its status as one of
  the safest cities in America as recognized by WalletHub and
  remaining among the five best-performing cities as recognized by
  the Milken Institute; and
 
         WHEREAS, Contributing greatly to the city's success is the
  Plano Chamber of Commerce, which is committed to supporting
  economic growth through advocacy, education, innovation, and
  collaboration; promoting the city's outstanding workforce,
  competitive business climate, world-class business parks, and
  accessibility, the chamber represents many iconic global
  corporations, including Toyota Motor North America, Liberty
  Mutual Insurance, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Boeing Global Services,
  NTT DATA, JCPenney, FedEx Office, Frito-Lay, and Capital One; its
  efforts have earned the Plano Chamber a five-star accreditation
  from the United States Chamber of Commerce, placing it among the
  top one percent of chambers of commerce in the nation, and the
  distinguished honor of being named 2018 Chamber of the Year by
  the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives; and
 
         WHEREAS, The Plano Independent School District is likewise
  benefiting the city and area residents, with nearly 7,000 members
  of its faculty and staff working to prepare the district's more
  than 53,000 students for the challenges and opportunities that
  lie ahead; district teachers average more than 11 years of
  experience, and 35 percent of them hold master's degrees or
  above; more than 96 percent of district students graduate in four
  years, and their scores on college entrance exams continue to
  exceed those of their peers nationwide; in addition, 112 district
  seniors were awarded semifinalist standing in the 2019 National
  Merit Scholarship Program; the district is also home to a number
  of state, national, and international winners in fine arts,
  career and technical education, and science competitions;
  moreover, two middle schools have received the distinction of
  Texas Schools to Watch, and nine district PTAs have been
  recognized as National PTA Schools of Excellence; and
 
         WHEREAS, A true Lone Star success story, Plano is a diverse
  and inclusive city that comfortably competes on the global stage
  for any business, individual, or family looking for a place to
  call home, and the City of Plano, the Plano Chamber of Commerce,
  and the Plano Independent School District are helping to build an
  even brighter and more prosperous future for their thriving
  community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 27 and 28, 2019, as Plano
  Legislative Days at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting
  delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable
  stay in Austin.
 
  Paxton, Nelson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 25, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate